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| Place | Baie-de-l'Ours |
| Type | Hamlet |
| Province / Territory | Quebec (QC) |
| Location | Lac-Simon; Papineau |
| Country | Canada |
| Latitude | 45.876111 |
| Longitude | -75.127778 |
| Postal Code (FSA) | J0V |
| Area Code | 263, 354, 367, 418, 438, 450, 514, 579, 581, 819, 873 |
| Importance | Small locality |
| CGN ID | EFKHG |
Baie-de-l'Ours is a hamlet in Lac-Simon; Papineau, Quebec, Canada. It is classified as a small locality. Baie-de-l'Ours is located at 45.8761°N, 75.1278°W.
Baie-de-l'Ours, nestled on the western edge of Lac-Simon, unfolds as a quiet pocket of Quebec where the land slopes gently towards the water, a transition marked by stands of mature deciduous trees and the occasional hardy pine. It lies 48.8 km west-south-west of Mont-Tremblant, QC (from Mont-Tremblant, QC: bearing 237°T), and is situated 15.6 km west of Namur. The air here, particularly in the late afternoon, carries a soft, earthy scent, a blend of sun-warmed soil and the distant whisper of pines. Beyond the immediate shoreline, the terrain rises into rolling hills, their rounded contours suggesting the slow work of ancient glaciers, now softened by seasons of growth and rest. A scattering of homes and cottages, their roofs weathered by wind and sun, dot the landscape, suggesting a life lived in close proximity to the rhythms of nature, where the horizon is a constant, calming presence. The history of Baie-de-l'Ours is intrinsically linked to the bounty of Lac-Simon, a source of sustenance and recreation for generations. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of timber and fertile ground, established a presence here, their lives shaped by the demanding yet rewarding cycles of the forest and the lake. The local economy, while modest, has long found its footing in the resourcefulness of its inhabitants, with a continued reliance on the natural world through small-scale logging and the enduring appeal of fishing and boating for seasonal visitors. The quiet hum of activity in Baie-de-l'Ours is not one of hurried commerce, but rather a more deliberate unfolding, a testament to a community that has learned to thrive in concert with its surroundings, where the changing light on the water at dusk paints the sky in hues of rose and gold.
Baie-de-l'Ours, nichée le long des rives paisibles du lac Simon, offre un tableau où le temps semble s'étirer avec la douceur des eaux calmes. Ici, le paysage se déploie en ondulations douces, terre fertile où les souvenirs d'une agriculture ancienne se mêlent à la quiétude des forêts qui bordent le littoral. L'air porte l'odeur des pins et le murmure discret du vent dans les feuilles, une symphonie naturelle qui berce la vie quotidienne de Baie-de-l'Ours. Les saisons marquent le rythme, de l'éclat des couleurs automnales à la blancheur immaculée de l'hiver, chaque période ajoutant une nouvelle couche à l'âme de ce lieu. On y devine les traces d'une histoire tissée par ceux qui ont su apprivoiser cette terre, une histoire qui résonne dans le silence des après-midis dorés.
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Explore Baie-de-l'Ours, Quebec, Canada, with an embedded street and satellite map — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 45.876111, -75.127778. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts — including hourly outlooks — are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.
Detailed location data for Baie-de-l'Ours includes the postal code (J0V), telephone area code (263, 354, 367, 418, 438, 450, 514, 579, 581, 819, 873). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.
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| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Location data | Canadian Geographical Names Database (CGN), Natural Resources Canada |